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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,129.80 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,129.80 and 519.84 is: 717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,129.80 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,129.80 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,129.80 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 587,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,315.23/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.43

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